Decision Record

Date: [Insert Date]
Decision Owner: [Insert Name and Role]
Document Author: [Insert Name]
Review Date: [Insert Date]

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Decision Overview

Decision Title: [Briefly describe the decision made]
Decision Type: [e.g., Architectural, Technical, Process, Risk Management]
Related Components/Systems: [List components or systems impacted by this decision]

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Context

Problem Statement:
[Describe the problem or opportunity that this decision addresses, including relevant background information.]

Objectives:
[Outline the goals and objectives driving the decision. Specify how these align with business or technical objectives.]

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Decision Details

Proposed Action/Decision:
[Summarize the action or decision taken.]

Rationale:
[Explain why this decision was made, detailing key factors that influenced the choice. Mention how this supports overall goals.]

Expected Benefits:

1. Benefit 1: [Detail the potential benefit and how it impacts business or technical performance.]
2. Benefit 2: [Additional benefits if applicable.]

Associated Risks:

1. Risk 1: [Detail the risk, its likelihood, and impact. Categorize as Low, Medium, or High.]
   • Mitigation Strategy: [Explain how this risk will be managed or mitigated.]
2. Risk 2: [Additional risks if applicable.]
   • Mitigation Strategy: [Explain mitigation details.]

Risk-Benefit Analysis:
[Provide an analysis of the trade-offs between benefits and risks. Use a risk-benefit matrix if necessary.]

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Risk Management and Mitigation

Mitigation Strategies:

• Risk 1: [Outline specific actions to mitigate this risk.]
• Risk 2: [Additional mitigation details.]

Risk Acceptability:
[Assess whether the identified risks are acceptable or require further action. Include justifications.]

Contingency Plans:
[Describe contingency plans for high-risk scenarios.]

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Implementation Plan

Implementation Steps:

1. Step 1: [Describe what needs to be done and who will be responsible.]
2. Step 2: [Continue outlining steps if necessary.]

Timeline:

• Start Date: [Insert date]
• Completion Date: [Insert date]

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Review and Adaptation

Monitoring Plan:
[Explain how this decision will be monitored and reviewed.]

Review Metrics:
[Specify metrics or indicators that will be tracked to assess the decision’s impact.]

Adaptation Strategy:
[Describe how the decision can be adapted based on monitoring outcomes or feedback.]

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Stakeholder Involvement

Key Stakeholders:

• Role 1: [Name and responsibilities related to this decision]
• Role 2: [Additional stakeholders if applicable]

Stakeholder Input:
[Summarize feedback or input received from key stakeholders.]

Alignment on Risk Tolerance:
[Describe how risk tolerance has been agreed upon among stakeholders.]

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Supporting Documentation

Attachments:

• Risk/Benefit Matrix: [Attach document if applicable]
• Business Impact Analysis: [Attach if completed]
• Post-Incident Review Report: [Attach if applicable]

References:
[List any supporting documentation, articles, or frameworks used to inform the decision.]

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Approval:

• Approved By: [Name, Role, Date]